Premier League Warns of ‘Unintended Consequences’ as Government Creates Football Regulator

Published on March 19, 2024

The Premier League has warned of “unintended consequences” as the government published its Football Governance Bill, which will set up an independent regulator. The bill was introduced in Parliament on Tuesday and Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer said, “The new independent regulator of football will set the game on a sustainable footing, strengthening clubs and the entire football pyramid for generations.” The regulator would also have the power to block rich clubs like Manchester City and Chelsea from breaking off and joining a European Super League, like they tried to in 2021. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said: “Football has long been one of our greatest sources of national pride. Up and down the country, it brings people together in celebration or commiseration.”...

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